No food, no water, no fuel and nowhere to go. As Israel's bombing of Gaza intensifies, Palestinians are facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. What will it take for life-saving aid to reach the besieged enclave? And can a disaster be prevented? Gaza is facing a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions. Israel's total siege of the territory has cut off supplies of food, water and fuel for more than a week. Borders are closed, so aid isn't getting in -- and people aren't getting out. All this as Israel's bombing campaign kills and injures thousands of Palestinians, many of them children. So, what will it take for life-saving aid to reach the besieged enclave? Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Najla Shawa -- Oxfam spokesperson, humanitarian worker and Gaza resident Dr Nick Maynard -- consultant surgeon who visits Gaza regularly to train medical students and doctors. He is also a member of the UK-based charity, Medical Aid for Palestine Sara Kira -- founder and director of the European North African Center for Research Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:30 AM.

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